Mission Australia

1. National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
(Document Downloads)

... also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and cultural activities and volunteering. However, the differences between the two groups emphasises, once again, that young Australians ...

2. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion paper - Australia’s children: Safe and well
(Document Downloads)

... broader naming suggests. We would also urge that the final framework include explicit acknowledgement of the diversity of sectors and organisations actively involved in contributing to the wellbeing of ...

3. Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
(Document Downloads)

Catalyst-Clemente snapshot. Universities, community organisations and businesses across Australia are being encouraged to become involved in the Catalyst-Clemente program - groundbreaking educational initiative ...

4. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Information
(Community Services/Community Services)

... help individuals and groups at various stages of involvement with reconciliation. It will assist people who want to start a local reconciliation group or sustain or grow an existing group. It may also ...

5. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... course. U-Turn is a best practice diversionary program for young people who have been involved in, or who are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft. The core component of the ...

6. Mission Australia’s Triple R Services
(Community Services/Community Services)

... such as educational programs and community advocacy. Triple R Services involve a large group of passionate people who are professionals in counselling and experienced in delivering educational prog ...

7. U-Turn
(Community Services/Community Services)

U-Turn, located in Tasmania, is a diversionary program for young people aged 15-20 who have been involved in, or are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft. It aims to reduce re-offending ...

8. National Skilled Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Project.  A Terms of Reference for the project will be worked up with the volunteer however we anticipate the tasks to involve an initial review and development of a plan of action; culling duplicate ...

9. Volunteering is a life-changing experience
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... rewarded me with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.” Yenny originally became involved with Mission Australia through the Youth Challenge Australia (YCA) program, a not-for-profit body that engages ...

10. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Twenty-two-year-old Marcus* had been involved in drugs ever since he’d been at school. He dropped out in year 9 and over time his relationships with family and friends disintegrated. He ended up living ...

11. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and uplifting album.” One of the students, Angie, who got involved in Sounds of the Street when she was suffering from depression and anxiety after a family breakdown said she could barely describe ...

12. PM for a day? What would you do to tackle poverty?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... often faced with difficult choices – such as skipping a meal to pay for a child’s text book. “Getting involved in the ‘PM for a day’ competition is easy. All participants need to do is make a short video ...

13. Australia's Rugby Players lend Mission Australia a hand
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to throw a footy around and wish the City to Surf runners good luck was great,” said Fava. “I was really pleased to hear they all finished – that’s a great achievement for anyone.” Further hands-on involvement ...

14. The Fogarty Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... a fund that would directly benefit the community by encouraging endeavours in excellence through education, the community and in life. Many of the programs The Fogarty Foundation is involved in are new ...

15. The Viertel Charitable Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... Circles of Care program builds on the best of the existing Pathways to Prevention Project to give children a good foundation in life. The program involves creating a circle of support people around each ...

16. Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... Grandfather of Sir Vincent Fairfax, was one of the founders of Sydney City Mission in 1862. Since this time, the Fairfax family and the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation has had an active role and involvement ...

17. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... in Elixir. They have two young sons, Dexter Reed and Jonah Atticus Roc.   CATRIONA PETTIT (nee Rowntree) "My involvement with a number of Mission Australia youth services has given me an amazing opportunity ...

18. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... and rural communities. There are many other activities that Triple R Services are doing in communities, such as educational programs and community advocacy. Triple R Services involve a large group of passionate ...

19. Community Services in Tasmania
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

...  Pathways through a successful youth: U-Turn U-Turn is a diversionary program for young people aged 15-20 who have been involved in, or are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft. ...

20. Community Services in the Northern Territory
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... homeless, camping illegally in public places, or involved in anti-social behaviour. It also helps people who have been released from prison return and re-integrate into their community. Pathways through ...

21. Mission Australia Job Capacity Account Services
(Employment Services/Providers)

... exercise physiologist, physiotherapists, chiropractors and nurses. What do the programs involve? The programs involve an initial assessment to identify the current situation. Dependent on the type of ...

22. Mission Australia Job Capacity Assessments
(Employment Services/Providers)

... requirements, and The level of assistance required from these services Key Components The JCA involves identification of a person's barriers to employment and any interventions that may be required ...

23. Graduate Success - Diana Nicholson
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

Graduate Trainee Testimony – Diana Nicholson, HR Administrator National Office In 2007 I was involved in the inaugural Mission Australia Graduate Program. Having completed a degree in Commerce majoring ...

24. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... involved with our community organisation. Who Should Apply: This opportunity is perfect for those who work in the city and can spare some time at lunch time to assist Mission Australia or for ...

25. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... ease, while not becoming so close that the client becomes dependent Be aware of the challenges involved in accommodating young homeless people and minimise the risks to all involved by following all ...